Discover

'a silver thread in a ribbon of green'

flowing through Edinburgh

A healthy river cared for by its community

The Water of Leith Conservation Trust works to improve and protect the river, its heritage and wildlife: the Trust promotes education and recreation through the Visitor Centre and works with volunteers and community groups to deliver around 250 river clean-ups and habitat improvement tasks annually. 

Operating since 1988, it was the first river charity to be established in Scotland. Support our work by becoming a member, sending a donation or joining the hundred-strong team of volunteers who are involved in projects on the river and in running the Visitor Centre.   

The Trust is a registered Charity (number SC000015). Our work is supported by City of Edinburgh Council’s Services for Communities and Communities and Families Departments.

 

Latest News

There is a closure to the Walkway between Balgreen and Murrayfield (Gas main works followed by sewer network improvements). Users can follow a short local diversion which should be signed and in place. Either via Pansy Walk and Baird Drive or you can cross the bridge and loop around the Westfield Site if heading downstream. 

Balgreen closure

The Walkway

13 mile walkway winding through our capital

Visitor Centre

Open daily 10am to 4pm, community café & exhibition

The River

Edinburgh’s hidden natural asset

The Trust

Conserving and enhancing the river since 1988

Volunteering

Join the team and help protect the Water of Leith

Learning

Discover more on one of our learning programmes or activities

Featured Events

Tue 1st Jul

River Dipping for 5 to 10 year olds

Join us to explore the river and find out what lives in the water.
1:30-3:30pm
£7

Thu 3rd Jul

Splash! for 3 to 6 year olds

Grab your wellies and come make a splash in the river!
1:30pm - 3pm
£5

Tue 8th Jul

Stockbridge! – A Summer Exploration for 5 to 10 year olds

Join us in Stockbridge to explore a different stretch of our river
1:30pm - 3:30pm
£7

Latest News & Blog Posts

News

Redbraes Tunnel Reopens: A Smoother, Safer, and All-Weather Path for All

We’re delighted to announce that the Redbraes Tunnel accessibility project is now complete! This long-awaited improvement restores a vital connection ...

News

Waders, wet wipes, and welcome biscuits: A Conservation Officers first 7 weeks

I started in the Conservation Officer role at WOLCT just seven weeks ago, and a fairly full seven weeks it ...

News

Colourful additions at Coalie as the benches go in and the Community Mural is completed

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